[Source: Paul Wright]

Built in March, 1949 for BR to the ex-LMS design of William Stanier at Crewe Works, this 5MT Class (Black Five) is seen working a class A, express passenger train in April 1954. Withdrawn in January 1967, from 8F, Wigan Springs Branch Shed, it was scrapped by Cashmores of Newport in July of the same year
Photo by Ben Brooksbank

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